And then files another tax return together with the other spouse?
2007-04-03 09:11:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I quickly gleaned the other answers, and I thought that there is a form "married, filing seperately" that is perfectly legal. If there are tax exemptions (like kids), only ONE spouse can claim it. Sometimes for tax purposes, this has to be done.
Please consult with a tax attorney or CPA to get a clearly defined answer to your question.
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2007-04-03 09:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each person can only file one tax return, so if a joint return is filed after one of the people has filed separately, then the second return (the joint one) would be rejected.
It is possible though for both people to file separately, then amend the filing to a joint return. You can't amend the other direction, joint to separate.
2007-04-03 16:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible, but this would be illegal. You can only file one return for the tax year.
2007-04-07 16:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by Amy F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am unclear as to your question - A married person can file "Married filing Joint" or "Married filing Separately." NOTHING ELSE, even if the couple is separated! They only file one return per year.
Married Filing Joint is usually better than filing separately
2007-04-03 16:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by JessicaRabbit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't think this would fly - unless you have two Social Security numbers. There are better options when filing as a married couple.
2007-04-03 16:14:33 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by "possible" you mean that the IRS allows it, the answer is no, unless you mean they file separately one year and jointly the next.
2007-04-03 16:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by soelo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible. But the IRS will catch you both, audit you both, and fine you both.
2007-04-03 16:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋